Rufus Wainwright

[mandilambi]

Are there any Rufus Wainwright fans here? I have been a huge fan of his for many years and am really looking forward to buying his record this week! I am sure it will be fantastic just like all of the rest have been.

I also found out last night that he is, indeed, going to be touring in my home state, so I am so happy about that! I got into Rufus right when my boyfriend and I began dating, so his music is special to us. We're excited at the idea of finally getting to see him perform his songs live. :)

So anyone else? Favorite record? Or favorite song? Discuss!

I must say I adore 14th Street!

[canderson]

i've never listened to him.

i've heard the name plenty. and from what i've heard i think i'd like him.

what songs should i check out first?

[CartoonKellyGreen]

sry I don't really know who he is...but ur taste in music is great so I should check him out!

any suggestions?


*okay...just checked him out on iTunes...they gave his album "Poses" a great review...released in 2002 am I right???? that was a while ago...does he have any new material??? lovely voice...

[mandilambi]

I'd def suggest you check out his version of the song "Hallelujah." It is really beautiful! His voice is gorgeous...

Other songs that I personally love: Beauty Mark, Danny Boy, Little Sister, April Fools, In My Arms, The Art Teacher, Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk....just to name a few. :)

[mandilambi]

CartoonKellyGreen, that's a good record! And yeah, here are his other records: Rufus Wainwright, Want One, Want Two, and his new one is called Release the Stars!

[canderson]

I'd def suggest you check out his version of the song "Hallelujah." It is really beautiful! His voice is gorgeous...

Other songs that I personally love: Beauty Mark, Danny Boy, Little Sister, April Fools, In My Arms, The Art Teacher, Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk....just to name a few. :)

he covered "halleluja"!?!??!
gotta check that out, it's one of my favorite songs ever!
thanks!

[mandilambi]

His voice is simply beautiful on it....I'm sure you'll like it if you like the song!

[CartoonKellyGreen]

CartoonKellyGreen, that's a good record! And yeah, here are his other records: Rufus Wainwright, Want One, Want Two, and his new one is called Release the Stars!

THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTION I'M LISTENING TO HIM RIGHT NOW...he is very good...

[mandilambi]

Yaay! A new fan! I am sure you will enjoy his music. His music is very sophisticated...he always uses lots of instruments, orchestras, etc...and his lyrics are fabulous too. :)

[CartoonKellyGreen]

Yaay! A new fan! I am sure you will enjoy his music. His music is very sophisticated...he always uses lots of instruments, orchestras, etc...and his lyrics are fabulous too. :)

i love a solid lyricist...its a dieing breed...

thats why i'm in love with Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys...really witty

[mandilambi]

No kidding, I just got an Arctic Monkeys cd today! Still haven't had the chance to hear it yet...Now I'm curious. :)

[CartoonKellyGreen]

No kidding, I just got an Arctic Monkeys cd today! Still haven't had the chance to hear it yet...Now I'm curious. :)

OHHHHHHHHH!!! I PICKED IT UP ON SUNDAY!!! DAMN ITS GOOD!!!


A great album...a great follow up to "Whatever People Say I Am, Thats What I'm Not"

I was not disappointed at all!!! They didn't pull that second album bulls**t that alot of bands seem to do thats for sure!!!!

:thumb_yello: :thumb_yello:

have u always been a fan or did u just pick it up??

i was supposed to go to their show in NYC...but i'm going away:thumbdown:

[mandilambi]

I am new to their music, though I have heard of them! My boyfriend suggested them to me, so I just got the cd today. I will have to let you know my thoughts once I get the chance to listen to it!

Oh, and that sucks about the concert...I hate when that happens!!!

[CartoonKellyGreen]

I am new to their music, though I have heard of them! My boyfriend suggested them to me, so I just got the cd today. I will have to let you know my thoughts once I get the chance to listen to it!

Oh, and that sucks about the concert...I hate when that happens!!!

tell me about it....:sneaky2:

PM ME ONCE U LISTEN TO IT!!!

u have to get their first one...the two together link up nicely...

SOUNDS LIKE UR BOYFRIEND HAS GREAT TASTE IN MUSIC...thats something i'll look 4 lololo

i love having music dissussions...the only place i can have them is on the web because my friends aren't into the same kind of music!:thumbdown:


oh...listen to the lyrics carefully...like i said there is some witty witty stuff in there...

"use to get in in ur fishnets now u only get it in ur nightdress" lololo...thats a great line..Turner has tons of great lines

[mandilambi]

I'll be sure to pm you! lol at those lyrics...he sounds great! Now I am excited to listen to it...

Yeah, my bf does have good taste (dare I say it's because of me...? LOL! kiddinggg! ;) ) Oh, and I am exactly the same. Talking about different musicians and my favorite music is what I love to do. I guess the internet is really good for discussing these things in particular!

[CartoonKellyGreen]

I'll be sure to pm you! lol at those lyrics...he sounds great! Now I am excited to listen to it...

Yeah, my bf does have good taste (dare I say it's because of me...? LOL! kiddinggg! ;) ) Oh, and I am exactly the same. Talking about different musicians and my favorite music is my most favorite thing. I guess the internet is really good for discussing these things in particular!

obviously u love Gwen (i do to!) what other music are u into?????

and yes...the web is a great place for great music disscussion, but i love getting into it with other ppl...i can pretty much tell u everything you'll ever need to know about U2 and (deep breath) QUEEN!

some of Turners lyrics are genuis...

"Everybody's trying to crack the jokes and that to make you smile
Those that claim that they're not showing off are drowning in denial
They're not half as bad as me say anything and I'll agree
When it comes to acting up, I'm sure I could write the book"

[mandilambi]

oh, you are awesome....LOL! Yeah, I do love Gwen (especially with No Doubt) and Queen is actually my all-time favorite band!! So I guess we could both share stories about them since we're probably both miniature experts concerning them. ;)

Um, other bands I love would be the Killers (just saw them last Friday and it was awesomeeeee)... umm...Mika, of course... :) I also love Elton John, Hot Hot Heat, the Beatles, Lily Allen (though I find her kind of annoying as a human being...ahem), Franz Ferdinand, ELO, Boston, Keane, Rufus! (lol), Relient K, Sherwood, Del Amitri, Muse, the Pretenders, the Bee Gees, the Goo Goo Dolls, Brian Setzer Orchestra....and that's all I can think of!

You? :)

Oh, and those lyrics are good! I'm interested to see what sort of melody goes along with the lyrics.

[CartoonKellyGreen]

oh, you are awesome....LOL! Yeah, I do love Gwen (especially with No Doubt) and Queen is actually my all-time favorite band!! So I guess we could both share stories about them since we're probably both miniature experts concerning them. ;)

Um, other bands I love would be the Killers (just saw them last Friday and it was awesomeeeee)... umm...Mika, of course... :) I also love Elton John, Hot Hot Heat, the Beatles, Lily Allen (though I find her kind of annoying as a human being...ahem), Franz Ferdinand, ELO, Boston, Keane, Rufus! (lol), Relient K, Sherwood, Del Amitri, Muse, the Pretenders, the Bee Gees, the Goo Goo Dolls, Brian Setzer Orchestra....and that's all I can think of!

You? :)

NO DOUBT GWEN IS THE BEST GWEN!!!

OKAY...HERE I GO!

-Franz Ferdinand
-Lily Allen (Poor Girl Flipped The S*** On MySpace...U HEAR ABOUT THAT?:shocked: )
-U2 (...Love Them...THATS ALL I LISTEN TO)
-Elton John
-The Killers
-Led Zepplien
-No Doubt
-AC/DC
-Queen (...Queen, Enough Said...)
-Pink FLoyd
-Arctic Monkeys
-The Strokes
-MIKA

soo many...love all the bands u put down

OLD SCHOOL I KNOW...:):)

[MIKA&RBDluvr101]

I am sort of new to Rufus Wainwright. Me and lexilovesmika02 have a teacher who introduced me to Rufus's music early last month and I absolutly love him. I mean his vocals are pure genius.

[mandilambi]

Did you know No Doubt is reuniting in 2008?? The band has said numerous times that after Gwen's concert, they'll be going into the studio...CAN'T WAIT!!

What's this about Lily Allen??? She's in the news all the time....she seems like a spoiled brat, but I can't help but like her songs...lol.. I was going to go to her show (bought tickets and everything) and then she cancelled her US tour. *growl*

I like the ones on your list too! Old school is the best. I think that's one thing I love about Mika. He's got a classic rock thing about him that is so appealing. :)

[mandilambi]

I am sort of new to Rufus Wainwright. Me and lexilovesmika02 have a teacher who introduced me to Rufus's music early last month and I absolutly love him. I mean his vocals are pure genius.

Glad to see another fan! And I agree about his vocals. I think he is so underrated (at least here in the US). I am shocked that he is still a fairly unknown artist. I hope this tour helps him out though. That's one thing he has lacked, I think - touring in the US.

[mandilambi]

Boo. I have to head to bed now....hope to talk more music later sometime. nightnight! :)

ps keep those Rufus comments comin', guys and gals!

[CartoonKellyGreen]

Did you know No Doubt is reuniting in 2008?? The band has said numerous times that after Gwen's concert, they'll be going into the studio...CAN'T WAIT!!

What's this about Lily Allen??? She's in the news all the time....she seems like a spoiled brat, but I can't help but like her songs...lol.. I was going to go to her show (bought tickets and everything) and then she cancelled her US tour. *growl*

I like the ones on your list too! Old school is the best. I think that's one thing I love about Mika. He's got a classic rock thing about him that is so appealing. :)


Thats one of the reasons I love him so much to...old school Pop/Rock with a modern flare...ver very appealing!!! (thanks Mika!)

WELL THAT LILY ALLEN KID IS IN THE US...AND SHE FLIPPED OUT ON MYSPACE...AGAIN!!!

check out her blog...she said she "spent the whole night crying about how fat she was...blah blah blah..." whatever she was probally super drunk..go on perezhilton.com he's got all the details

she also went all out on Winehouse...but I don't like her...she was a B**** TO BONO...didn't stand up for his acceptance speech...he went out of his way to intoduce himself to her and she refused to shake his hand!!! (grrrr)

:biggrin2: oh yeah...NO DOUBT...IT'S BEEN SOOO LONG!!!! I new they where gonna get back together I read all that stuff!!!":biggrin2:

come to think of it they never really broke up in the first place

[MIKA&RBDluvr101]

[QUOTE=mandilambi;175452I am shocked that he is still a fairly unknown artist. I hope this tour helps him out though.[/QUOTE]

Even though he has five albums out what kinda holds an artist back in the US is a person's sexual orientation. I find that very sad because the only thing some people are care about is if people are homosexual and in the states that sometimes makes a big difference in someones career and that could partly be why. And the tour will probably launch him futher.

[-Amanda-]

i love rufus wainwright,. i actually found out about him a couple years ago because of shrek :blush-anim-cl: haha i loveed the way he sung hallaluah (did i spell that right lol). his voice is so captivating!

yea i really like 14th street, in my arms, beautiful child, cigarettes and chocolate milk, danny boy

ooh and arctic monkeys are awsome :thumb_yello:

[CartoonKellyGreen]

i love rufus wainwright,. i actually found out about him a couple years ago because of shrek :blush-anim-cl: haha i loveed the way he sung hallaluah (did i spell that right lol). his voice is so captivating!

yea i really like 14th street, in my arms, beautiful child, cigarettes and chocolate milk, danny boy

ooh and arctic monkeys are awsome :thumb_yello:

OH YEAH LOVE MY ARCTIC MONKEYS:biggrin2:

[-Amanda-]

OH YEAH LOVE MY ARCTIC MONKEYS:biggrin2:

haha you have good taste! i've had brainstorm stuck in my head for the longest time lol

[CartoonKellyGreen]

haha you have good taste! i've had brainstorm stuck in my head for the longest time lol



why thank u


that whole album is great...just as gud as the first....know one knows who they are here in the states...its a real shame!

[MIKA&RBDluvr101]

i love rufus wainwright,. i actually found out about him a couple years ago because of shrek :blush-anim-cl: haha i loveed the way he sung hallaluah (did i spell that right lol). his voice is so captivating!

yea i really like 14th street, in my arms, beautiful child, cigarettes and chocolate milk, danny boy

ooh and arctic monkeys are awsome :thumb_yello:

His hallaluah was great. I am also a big fan of RBD but you guys have probably not heard of them.

[mandilambi]

Thats one of the reasons I love him so much to...old school Pop/Rock with a modern flare...ver very appealing!!! (thanks Mika!)

WELL THAT LILY ALLEN KID IS IN THE US...AND SHE FLIPPED OUT ON MYSPACE...AGAIN!!!

check out her blog...she said she "spent the whole night crying about how fat she was...blah blah blah..." whatever she was probally super drunk..go on perezhilton.com he's got all the details

she also went all out on Winehouse...but I don't like her...she was a B**** TO BONO...didn't stand up for his acceptance speech...he went out of his way to intoduce himself to her and she refused to shake his hand!!! (grrrr)

:biggrin2: oh yeah...NO DOUBT...IT'S BEEN SOOO LONG!!!! I new they where gonna get back together I read all that stuff!!!":biggrin2:

come to think of it they never really broke up in the first place

I didn't hear about that Lily Allen bit, but it doesn't surprise me! She's turning out to be a nutcase. lol :bleh: And I don't like Winehouse either, though I hadn't heard about her snubbing Bono... that's pretty self-righteous.

Yeah, it makes me so mad how journalists always refer to Gwen as the "Former No Doubt singer" or the "Ex No Doubt singer." How many times does she have to say that they're not broken up for them to believe her? Grrrrr... :sneaky2: I guess once the new album and tour come around they'll start to eat their words. ;)

MIKA&RBDluvr101, I suppose you could be right. It seems a little strange how this could be a factor for Americans because Americans try to act so independent minded with everything else. To me, if the music is good, I'll listen to it!!

And I also imagine the tour will help him. If I am correct, he hasn't done an outright tour since 2004 or so... or at least I think that's right. I know that I wanted to see him when he came around back then, but didn't manage to do it in the end. I'm so glad he's doing another tour now, though, cos I've waited a long time to see him!

[bee]

Are there any Rufus Wainwright fans here? I have been a huge fan of his for many years and am really looking forward to buying his record this week! I am sure it will be fantastic just like all of the rest have been.

I also found out last night that he is, indeed, going to be touring in my home state, so I am so happy about that! I got into Rufus right when my boyfriend and I began dating, so his music is special to us. We're excited at the idea of finally getting to see him perform his songs live. :)

So anyone else? Favorite record? Or favorite song? Discuss!

I must say I adore 14th Street!

i love him :wub2:

[MIKA&RBDluvr101]

Why don't you people like Amy Winehouse. I mean the woman has one of the most unique voices of this time. What is there not to like?

[Hannah]

I love Rufus Wainwright SO much, ever since an online friend of mine reccommended him to me about a year ago. My favorite song is Go or Go Ahead, but the entirety of the Want One album is amazing. :thumb_yello:

[nailia]

I LOVE Rufus :biggrin2: I don't know all of his sings though. The new album is pretty good, I have to get used to it yet, but my favorite album has to be the Want 2 one. I've been soooo into La Complainte De La Butte these days. Mika should sing songs in French too, it would be so lovely :wub2:
Oh, and I love Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen too hehe:naughty:

[Hannah]

His new album just came out today, right? Well, in the US anyway. I need to go and buy it. :)

[Tia]

I love rufus he's amazing, he did a good interview on johnathan ross on friday too. Hallelujah is one of my fave songs but now when i listen to it kinda reminds me of shriek!!!

[Hannah]

I love rufus he's amazing, he did a good interview on johnathan ross on friday too. Hallelujah is one of my fave songs but now when i listen to it kinda reminds me of shriek!!!

Yes yes! Hallelujah is also one of my favorite songs, but Jeff Buckley's version. :wub2:

[CartoonKellyGreen]

Why don't you people like Amy Winehouse. I mean the woman has one of the most unique voices of this time. What is there not to like?

OH I LOVE HER MUSIC...but she is sooo self righteous ...a real snob to her fans and fellow musicans :thumbdown:

[CartoonKellyGreen]

I didn't hear about that Lily Allen bit, but it doesn't surprise me! She's turning out to be a nutcase. lol :bleh: And I don't like Winehouse either, though I hadn't heard about her snubbing Bono... that's pretty self-righteous.

Yeah, it makes me so mad how journalists always refer to Gwen as the "Former No Doubt singer" or the "Ex No Doubt singer." How many times does she have to say that they're not broken up for them to believe her? Grrrrr... :sneaky2: I guess once the new album and tour come around they'll start to eat their words. ;)

MIKA&RBDluvr101, I suppose you could be right. It seems a little strange how this could be a factor for Americans because Americans try to act so independent minded with everything else. To me, if the music is good, I'll listen to it!!

And I also imagine the tour will help him. If I am correct, he hasn't done an outright tour since 2004 or so... or at least I think that's right. I know that I wanted to see him when he came around back then, but didn't manage to do it in the end. I'm so glad he's doing another tour now, though, cos I've waited a long time to see him!


I'M SO EXCITED!!! HOPEFULLY GWEN WILL RETURN TO HER TRUE ROCK AND ROLL ROOTS!!!:thumb_yello:

[-Amanda-]

why thank u


that whole album is great...just as gud as the first....know one knows who they are here in the states...its a real shame!

i bet! i liked "whatever people say i am, thats what im not" and i really want to get their new cd... ill have to go out this weekend! yea i know same here, not many people know of them! about two of my friends do, but their not big fans :thumbdown:

oh well their loss :biggrin2:

[CartoonKellyGreen]

i bet! i liked "whatever people say i am, thats what im not" and i really want to get their new cd... ill have to go out this weekend! yea i know same here, not many people know of them! about two of my friends do, but their not big fans :thumbdown:

oh well their loss :biggrin2:

their loss indend!!!

THE SECOND ALBUM IS SOOO GUD!!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED

[mandilambi]

I don't really like Amy Winehouse because she hasn't been too good to her fans from what I hear. I have heard numerous stories about her cancelling shows because of how drunk she was. And someone on here even posted that Amy went out on stage, threw up, and left. That's just not cool to me...

CartoonKellyGreen - Gwen's already going back to her roots. Her recent tour is sooo much more like a No Doubt show than her last one! I am going to see her June 4th and 8th...I am so excited, especially since it's the Gwen I love the best. :)

And yeah, Rufus' cd came out today! I am going to get it tomorrow, because I was going to have to drive far to get it and I was just too tired after work. :( I can't wait...I'm so eager to hear it. :)

[kk448]

I don't really like Amy Winehouse because she hasn't been too good to her fans from what I hear. I have heard numerous stories about her cancelling shows because of how drunk she was. And someone on here even posted that Amy went out on stage, threw up, and left. That's just not cool to me...

CartoonKellyGreen - Gwen's already going back to her roots. Her recent tour is sooo much more like a No Doubt show than her last one! I am going to see her June 4th and 8th...I am so excited, especially since it's the Gwen I love the best. :)

And yeah, Rufus' cd came out today! I am going to get it tomorrow, because I was going to have to drive far to get it and I was just too tired after work. :( I can't wait...I'm so eager to hear it. :)

Yeah, that's definitely not cool. If she keeps going on that path, she won't have any fans, or a career anymore. What a waste of talent...

[mandilambi]

That's how I feel. It seems like Lily Allen is the same way, unfortunately.

[CartoonKellyGreen]

I don't really like Amy Winehouse because she hasn't been too good to her fans from what I hear. I have heard numerous stories about her cancelling shows because of how drunk she was. And someone on here even posted that Amy went out on stage, threw up, and left. That's just not cool to me...

CartoonKellyGreen - Gwen's already going back to her roots. Her recent tour is sooo much more like a No Doubt show than her last one! I am going to see her June 4th and 8th...I am so excited, especially since it's the Gwen I love the best. :)

And yeah, Rufus' cd came out today! I am going to get it tomorrow, because I was going to have to drive far to get it and I was just too tired after work. :( I can't wait...I'm so eager to hear it. :)


OH THANK GOD!!! I love Gwen, okay, and I loved "Love, Angel Music, Baby"....but I did not like the "Sweet Escape"...

but it's okay...it happens to every artist...:bleh:

OMG i'm so excited about the whole No Doubt thing (by the way what are your favorite No Doubt songs...albums ect):biggrin2: :biggrin2:

i'm gonna try and get tickets for any of her New York shows (i'll have to check ticket master)

and those Winhouse rumors you heard are true...i've even heard she has shown up to gigs wasted...:thumbdown:

[Becks]

I really like Rufus Wainwright. I don't actually own any of his albums but if his song is on the radio (which they really don't play here) or his video's come on, I don't change the station. His songs are amazing and his voice is different. I hate turning on the radio and hearing the same sound on all the stations. One day I almost threw my stereo faceplate out the car window because on 3 out of 4 stations, they were playing Coldplay (I'm sorry, I'm not a fan, all their songs sound the same to me)!!!! I try to give the radio stations a chance and then they blow it by doing this!!!:sneaky2:

Okay, sorry, that was an uncalled for rant. *whew* I feel better..

Now, back on topic....Rufus is great!!!

[mandilambi]

CartoonKellyGreen, out of the two I liked LAMB better, but you have to admit that TSE had some gems. Four In the Morning and Don't Get It Twisted are awesome...and I love it that Tony Kanal worked on those tracks with her. :)

Good luck on getting Gwen tix! My boyfriend got me us front row at her show in Omaha and I got me and my sister 4th row for her Chicago show! I cannot wait....it's just about all I can think about...lol

My alltime favorite ND songs would be a tie between Sunday Morning and Bathwater. I could listen to those two songs for the rest of my life and I'd be happy...LOL.. As for my favorite album, I have always love Tragic Kingdom. I've been a fan since it came out which was, what, 10 years ago? Yikes, makes me sound old... I also loooovee Return of Saturn..,mostly because Gwen completely poured her emotions out on that record and I love that about her.

Yeah, Amy Winehouse stinks. That's what I've decided. LOL ;)

Becks, I am much the same. I get really tired of what radio stations play!

[mandilambi]

Oh, and I bought the Rufus cd today....looovessss it so far!!

[MIKA&RBDluvr101]

[QUOTE=CartoonKellyGreen;180701]OH THANK GOD!!! I love Gwen, okay, and I loved "Love, Angel Music, Baby"....but I did not like the "Sweet Escape"...

but it's okay...it happens to every artist...:bleh:

OMG i'm so excited about the whole No Doubt thing (by the way what are your favorite No Doubt songs...albums ect):biggrin2: :biggrin2:

None because, truthfully I hate No Doubt. And having a bad album does NOT happen to every artist.

[mandilambi]

Why do you hate them? That's kind of a strong word to use!

[CartoonKellyGreen]

CartoonKellyGreen, out of the two I liked LAMB better, but you have to admit that TSE had some gems. Four In the Morning and Don't Get It Twisted are awesome...and I love it that Tony Kanal worked on those tracks with her. :)

Good luck on getting Gwen tix! My boyfriend got me us front row at her show in Omaha and I got me and my sister 4th row for her Chicago show! I cannot wait....it's just about all I can think about...lol

My alltime favorite ND songs would be a tie between Sunday Morning and Bathwater. I could listen to those two songs for the rest of my life and I'd be happy...LOL.. As for my favorite album, I have always love Tragic Kingdom. I've been a fan since it came out which was, what, 10 years ago? Yikes, makes me sound old... I also loooovee Return of Saturn..,mostly because Gwen completely poured her emotions out on that record and I love that about her.

Yeah, Amy Winehouse stinks. That's what I've decided. LOL ;)

Becks, I am much the same. I get really tired of what radio stations play!

OH SOME OF THE SONGS OF TSE WERE GREAT!!! but overall LAMB was the better album

OMG...BATHWATER IS ONE OF MY FAV'S....love No Doubts deep cuts...Tragic Kingdom is the best

[CartoonKellyGreen]

[QUOTE=CartoonKellyGreen;180701]OH THANK GOD!!! I love Gwen, okay, and I loved "Love, Angel Music, Baby"....but I did not like the "Sweet Escape"...

but it's okay...it happens to every artist...:bleh:

OMG i'm so excited about the whole No Doubt thing (by the way what are your favorite No Doubt songs...albums ect):biggrin2: :biggrin2:

None because, truthfully I hate No Doubt. And having a bad album does NOT happen to every artist.

...wasn't really asking u....


name an artist who doesn't have one album that isn't as gud as there others...i know i can't think of any artists who constantly produce amazing albums year after year after year...simply put, artists try something new, and it doesn't work out...

[mandilambi]

I would have to agree that in general, artists eventually put out an album that is poorer than the others. This certainly doesn't have to be true in ALL cases, but certainly most.

Oh, and I <3 Tragic Kingdom. Would love to see them ska/rasta/rock roots with their next record. It's going to be huge, I can just tell!

Also I am listening to Rufus' new cd now. It is really great. My favorite song is definitely "Tulsa." I love the fac that he wrote this about Brandon Flowers! <3

PS. I'm buying my tickets for his concert tomorrow!! YAY!!!

[CartoonKellyGreen]

I would have to agree that in general, artists eventually put out an album that is poorer than the others. This certainly doesn't have to be true in ALL cases, but certainly most.

Oh, and I <3 Tragic Kingdom. Would love to see them ska/rasta/rock roots with their next record. It's going to be huge, I can just tell!

Also I am listening to Rufus' new cd now. It is really great. My favorite song is definitely "Tulsa." I love the fac that he wrote this about Brandon Flowers! <3

PS. I'm buying my tickets for his concert tomorrow!! YAY!!!

i'm listening to his album on itunes right now...wow it is good i'm gonn have to download it!!! thanks for introducing him to me!!!:thumb_yello:


yeah...EVEN THE BEST ARTISTS IN MUSIC EVENTUALLY PUT OUT AN ALBUM THAT IS...WELL..."OKAY"...which is fine...happens to everyone:biggrin2:


i really hope we get the older No Doubt in the next album...omg...i'm so excited...


ANY NEWS ON WHEN WE CAN EXPECT IT TO COME OUT???? i don't think they have even entered the studio yet...:blink:

[mandilambi]

Oh, you're welcome for introducing him to you! I'm glad to have done so. More Rufus fans in the world is a good thing. :)

As for No Doubt, the guys have actually been in the studio and have even come up with ideas for the new record. I also heard that Tony was considering going with Gwen on her tour, so they could write songs together on her down time! She's also said that she is so ready for the No Doubt come back. They have said that they hope to have a record out in 2008, but they haven't said when exactly. No Doubt tend to take their time with things, so I would imagine it would be late 2008/early 2009. :)

[CartoonKellyGreen]

Oh, you're welcome for introducing him to you! I'm glad to have done so. More Rufus fans in the world is a good thing. :)

As for No Doubt, the guys have actually been in the studio and have even come up with ideas for the new record. I also heard that Tony was considering going with Gwen on her tour, so they could write songs together on her down time! She's also said that she is so ready for the No Doubt come back. They have said that they hope to have a record out in 2008, but they haven't said when exactly. No Doubt tend to take their time with things, so I would imagine it would be late 2008/early 2009. :)

...give her all the times she needs I WANT A SOLID ALBUM!:biggrin2:

[mandilambi]

For real, girl...for real!

[CartoonKellyGreen]

For real, girl...for real!

:biggrin2: :biggrin2: :biggrin2:

[Gothy]

His new album is good. I saw him live at V Festival last year, but I was distracted by a bloke who kept hitting on me throughout.

[CartoonKellyGreen]

His new album is good. I saw him live at V Festival last year, but I was distracted by a bloke who kept hitting on me throughout.

I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS

[mandilambi]

My boyfriend bought our tickets to the concert yesterday! Can't wait!

[Queenie]

I love him. I can´t choose a favourite album. Rufus Wainwright, Poses, Want One & Want two...And the latest, Release The Stars. This album was very surprinsing for me, because (i don´t know why) i expect something completely different.
And seeing him live is a "delicious" :mf_lustslow:

[mandilambi]

It would be difficult for me to pick a favorite too! I'd have to think that over...

And yeah, seeing him live will be great! I never thought I would have the opportunity.

[Stormy Weather]

Does RW sing April Fools?? I clearly remember the song but I am not totally sure if I have the correct artist or not.

[Queenie]

Yes, he sings it. It´s from his first album "Rufus Wainwright"

[mandilambi]

April Fools is definitely in my top five fave Rufus songs. :)

[CartoonKellyGreen]

mandilambi u listen to the arctic monkeys album yet?

[Gothy]

I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS

Me too. But the gig was good!

[CartoonKellyGreen]

Me too. But the gig was good!

:biggrin2: THATS NICE TO KNOW! :thumb_yello:

[mandilambi]

CartoonKellyGreen, not yet! I put it on my ipod today and am going to listen to it on my drive to work tomorrow...so expect to hear from me sometime tomorrow!

[CartoonKellyGreen]

CartoonKellyGreen, not yet! I put it on my ipod today and am going to listen to it on my drive to work tomorrow...so expect to hear from me sometime tomorrow!

SOUNDS GUD....HOPE U LIKE IT

[mandilambi]

Hey, CartoonKellyGreen, I wanted to tell you I listened to Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not and I really enjoyed it! I must say my favorite track right now has to be I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor. That song is really kickin'! I also like A Certain Romance. It kind of sticks out since a lot of the songs are really hard and then they shock you with a nice little ballad.

I must admit that the lead singer has a unique voice! As soon as he sang I thought "Dannnnnggggg, is he British or WHAT?!" LOL!!!

I'm still listening to it, so I will add more comments once I've heard it more!!!

Thanks for the recommendation. :)

[CartoonKellyGreen]

Hey, CartoonKellyGreen, I wanted to tell you I listened to Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not and I really enjoyed it! I must say my favorite track right now has to be I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor. That song is really kickin'! I also like A Certain Romance. It kind of sticks out since a lot of the songs are really hard and then they shock you with a nice little ballad.

I must admit that the lead singer has a unique voice! As soon as he sang I thought "Dannnnnggggg, is he British or WHAT?!" LOL!!!

I'm still listening to it, so I will add more comments once I've heard it more!!!

Thanks for the recommendation. :)


oh!!! I'M SUPER GLAD U LISTEN TO THE FIRST ALBUM!!!! its better than the 2nd BUT THE 2nd IS STILL GREAT!!!


yeah...Alex Turner has a super thick accent...


the way he say "The point is now" in a Certain Romance...his lyrics are insanly good!!! (i forgot where he grew up but i know their accent is different than ur typical brit...)


so many good songs on there...listen to the LP's to...

:biggrin2: :biggrin2:

[Hannah]

oh!!! I'M SUPER GLAD U LISTEN TO THE FIRST ALBUM!!!! its better than the 2nd BUT THE 2nd IS STILL GREAT!!!


yeah...Alex Turner has a super thick accent...


the way he say "The point is now" in a Certain Romance...his lyrics are insanly good!!! (i forgot where he grew up but i know their accent is different than ur typical brit...)


so many good songs on there...listen to the LP's to...

:biggrin2: :biggrin2:

YES! I love them! Alex Turner's accent is verrrrry thick, you're right. It's a Yorkshire accent, I believe. :thumb_yello:

[mandilambi]

Yeah, I am really digging it....I'm getting stuck on Mardy Bum at this moment. I've listened to it like 3 times in a row now...LOL!!

And you're right, very thick accent there! But that really adds something to their sound. I love their guitar playing...and the backing vocals on I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor are awesome.

I guess I'm just going to have to check into their other work! LOL ;)

[CartoonKellyGreen]

YES! I love them! Alex Turner's accent is verrrrry thick, you're right. It's a Yorkshire accent, I believe. :thumb_yello:

YORKSHIRE THATS IT!!! THANKS :thumb_yello:

u a fan???

[CartoonKellyGreen]

YES! I love them! Alex Turner's accent is verrrrry thick, you're right. It's a Yorkshire accent, I believe. :thumb_yello:

Yeah, I am really digging it....I'm getting stuck on Mardy Bum at this moment. I've listened to it like 3 times in a row now...LOL!!

And you're right, very thick accent there! But that really adds something to their sound. I love their guitar playing...and the backing vocals on I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor are awesome.

I guess I'm just going to have to check into their other work! LOL ;)

Mardy Bum....cute song..."Giving that slient dissappointment face the one that i can't bear so can't we laugh and joke around, rememmber cuddles in the kitchen yeah to get things off the ground"



so cute


OH...THEY HAVE ONE OF THE BEST DRUMMERS!!!! LARRY MULLEN JR. IS HUGE FAN (DRUMMER FROM U2)


the song "The View From The Afternoon" was made for him...its played towards the end of their gigs because its such a difficult drum set to play...a great drum solo!!!!

and they have 3 guitars going at once...interesting sound...the rifts really inter mingle with each other :biggrin2:

[mandilambi]

I was just searching for another topic and stumbled on this one...did you ever manage to get Arctic Monkeys tickets???

My Rufus concert is this coming Thursday! YES!

[Queenie]

HAVE A GREAT TIME!! Rufus´show is just FAB!!

[mandilambi]

Thanks! Have you been able to see him live??

[Christine]

So Mandi how was Rufus? I just found out I'm on a guest list to see a taping of one of his performances tomorrow night in a small studio. You can see some pics from his last performance here.

http://www.bravo.ca/television/rehearsalhall/

BTW Arctic Monkeys are awesome. Going to see them in 10 days.

[lovelove_mika]

love cigarretts and chocolate milk

[*carrie*]

I just heard about Rufus a few months ago, right after Release the Stars came out. Right now the only two cds I have are Want Two and Release the Stars..I can't find the other ones anywhere. :thumbdown:
I don't think I could pick a favorite CD though.
Some of my favorite songs are April Fools, Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk, Going to a Town, and Between my Legs.

[mandilambi]

Christine, lucky you in getting to see Rufus! You won't be disappointed at all, especially if you're a big fan of his work. I made a topic about the concert I saw.... it was amazing... He's simply an incredible artist. :)

[cheeseygoodness]

i'm listening to "cigarettes and chocolate milk". i came into my rufus obsession about 2 months ago. i don't have a favorite song. there's no way i could chose. i have a mix of about 20 songs that are all my favorite. if i had to chose it would be "damned ladies", "oh what a world", "vibrate", "little sister", and "beauty mark". he is an amazing writer, and performer. and you know what...i dont care if he's gay, if i had the chance...i'd marry him.

[mandilambi]

I don't think I have a fave song either... maybe 14th Street...and Tulsa.

[englishrose]

i love rufus wainwright! i almost went to see him, but it ended up that my friend couldn't come and i couldn't find anyone else to take me...:( i really like complainte de la butte, and danny boy, and...well, i could go on. his cover of hallelujah was really good, but i like jeff buckley's better, it's...amazing

[Suzy]

From Canada's FLARE Magazine, Special Bonus Issue Celebrating Fashion Cares, June 2007
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x304/Liontamer_2007/Rufus.jpg

[Queenie]

OMG! OMG! OMG!!!!
Rufus is so..stunning!! :wub2:

[mandilambi]

Ooh, thanks for sharing, Suzy! Rufus looks great. :)

[cheeseygoodness]

geez i love that man!

[Suzy]

So for all the UK fans of Rufus, he looks to be "Trick or treating" in London!:

http://www.seetickets.com/see/event.asp?e%7Cartist=RUFUS+WAINWRIGHT&ventown=london&resultsperpage=20&filler1=see&filler2=email&filler3=id1lon

[Gothy]

How cool! :naughty:

[pop_girl]

i've never listening him before, but in some weeks he is playing in my city...so I am thinking abouut going to see him :)

[mandilambi]

I would recommend going to see him...but then again, I ama huge fan and he might not be everybody's taste!

[-Jennie-]

I'm going to his London show tonight and I'm SOOOO excited!!! I've wanted to see him live for ages. I know what you mean about not being everyones taste though. I'm dragging my bf with me tonight and he doesn't even know any of his songs.... I might make a fan out of him - who knows?!

[-Jennie-]

I really want to go to the Halloween concert tomorrow too but I can't afford it :( I could barely afford to go to this one! For £40-something per ticket I'm expecting something good tonight! (And I doubt I'm gonna be disappointed)

(Oh and Gwen did the Super hot female bit at me too the other week! :roftl: hahah)

[mandilambi]

How cool! But did she say your gift to her was gorrgeggggeeeouuuuusssss? ;)

[-Jennie-]

Okay you win :P
I need to go and get ready now! - Mr W awaits - YAY

[mandilambi]

LOL just kidding, girlie. ;)

So you are able to go see Rufus now? You won't regret spending the money. He is fantastic live!

[Queenie]

GO TO SEE HIM IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE!!!
I´ll try to go (again) to his upcoming gig in Madrid. He´s fantastic!

[mandilambi]

I agree, Queenie. I saw him back in August. He gives phenominal concerts and he is such fun while doing them too.

[Sara]

Have we got any goss on the Rufus gig yet? Perhaps Jennie will post tomorrow. :thumb_yello:

[-Jennie-]

I love him I love him I love him.

That was 3 hours of amazingness. I was the youngest person there by about 10 years but WOW...the obsession grows hahah

Managed to spend over £40 on merchandise.. I'm currently wearing my 'Between My Legs' shorts.
Soooo glad with the set list he did too! He did Poses which he hasn't been doing at some of the others and The Art Teacher and a sans microphone version on Mecusla which was amazing!

I need to sleep now though because I have to be up in 5 hours!

[-Jennie-]

Oh and I'm pretty sure I bumped into Lily Allen on the way out.... She blew smoke in my face so I did a fake choke so she'd get the hint then realised who it was. It was either her or a very good look-alike!

[Christine]

I love him I love him I love him.

That was 3 hours of amazingness.

Oh I'm so envious! I had tickets to see a taping of an intimate performance he did for Bravo but was struck with a family crisis that day. :tears:

Oh and I'm pretty sure I bumped into Lily Allen on the way out.... She blew smoke in my face so I did a fake choke so she'd get the hint then realised who it was. It was either her or a very good look-alike!

:naughty: That sounds like her. There's a $1,500 fine for smoking in a Toronto club but she decided to take her chances and light up anyway.

[mandilambi]

Aw, Christine, I never heard about your not getting to see him. Hopefully you will get another chance!

[Christine]

Aw, Christine, I never heard about your not getting to see him. Hopefully you will get another chance!

Yeah I hope so too. I have to contact the woman at Universal who put me on the guest list. If there are any Mika guest lists in the future I don't want to be written off for not showing!

[mandilambi]

Oh, good point! You definitely need to keep your ties where Mika is involved. :D

[Scut Monkey]

I posted a Rufus Wainwright picspam over here (http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=637858&postcount=445) and continued over here (http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=646221&postcount=494) a while back if you want to have a look. :original:

I had tickets to see a taping of an intimate performance he did for Bravo but was struck with a family crisis that day. :tears:
:huglove:

[-Jennie-]

I posted a Rufus Wainwright picspam over here (http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=637858&postcount=445) and continued over here (http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=646221&postcount=494) a while back if you want to have a look. :original:


:huglove:

:mf_lustslow:

[dcdeb]

Just happened to see this thread on the first page a few minutes after I
got this email from the 9:30 Club (which is where MIKA performed here
in June) -- if any Rufus fans here are in the DC area you might be interested :)

Singer-songwriter and pianist Rufus Wainwright (son of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle) garnered critical success with this year's Release The Stars. Now, Rufus is taking his folk/pop music to a new stage with his opera, Prima Donna, which he plans to start writing next year. Rufus Wainwright is playing two special solo performances over one weekend at 9:30 Club this December. With his half-sister Lucy Wainwright Roche opening the show, this is one family affair worthy of a standing ovation.

Surprise! At the Club!
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
w/ Lucy Wainwright Roche
Friday, December 21 & Saturday, December 22
8pm Doors

click here (http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=3595&pid=6117938) to purchase Friday tickets

click here (http://cts.vresp.com/c/?930Club/c4d19046c1/c0a4653f67/eb9e34e5f1/orgid=3595&pid=6117939)to purchase Saturday tickets

[mandilambi]

I had previously heard about his opera. I am so excited about it! Who better to write an opera than Rufus??

[Scut Monkey]

I had previously heard about his opera. I am so excited about it! Who better to write an opera than Rufus??
I heard that he's writing it in French. I don't speak French. :tears:

If "Do I Disappoint You?", "Oh What A World" and "Millbrook" are any indication, his opera is going to be absolutely brilliant. :wub2:

[-Jennie-]

Yeah I can't wait for the opera either. Whatever language I'm sure it's gonna be great!

[Sara]

Sounds like you had a great time Jennie - I decided after watching the footage from.....Glastonbury i think it was, that Rufus is really quite sexy! lol!!:mf_lustslow: :naughty:

[Scut Monkey]

He does a damn fine Judy Garland, both in voice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qRxRxmfQMA) and looks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDoy2UkhRAE). :wink2:

[kjoshi]

I've had the Moulan Rouge (sp?) sound track for the longest time and the song in french is my fav. song. I only just found 2 days ago that it was him!!! I absolutely love that song, it's so relaxing and his voice is great!

[mandilambi]

Rufus' performance of Get Happy was one of my all-time faves. It was such a riot!

[Anzuzu]

I like him! Just heard he's coming to Finland on April and I'm dying to get tickets! :wub2:

[mandilambi]

Oh, do try to go, Anzuzu! He is absolutely fantastic live. :)

[-Jennie-]

I like him! Just heard he's coming to Finland on April and I'm dying to get tickets! :wub2:


Do it do it do it!!!

you won't regret it :thumb_yello:

[Anzuzu]

I definitely will!!!!!!! :harp:

I'm gonna do it on next Thursday when they start to sell the tics. I have to be quick to get mine cuz the venue here is really small and many people are interested in him. Wish me luck girls! :biggrin2:

BTW small venue should be fine with him I think? It's very intimate, absolutely fabulous quality of sound and great view. :thumb_yello:

[-Jennie-]

I definitely will!!!!!!! :harp:

I'm gonna do it on next Thursday when they start to sell the tics. I have to be quick to get mine cuz the venue here is really small and many people are interested in him. Wish me luck girls! :biggrin2:

BTW small venue should be fine with him I think? It's very intimate, absolutely fabulous quality of sound and great view. :thumb_yello:

Definitely! The smaller the venue the better in my opinion.:thumb_yello:

[Anzuzu]

Definitely! The smaller the venue the better in my opinion.:thumb_yello:

Yay, sounds great! :thumb_yello:

Does anybody know his set list? I love his version of Hallelujah and it'd be lovely to hear in his concert. :wub2:

[-Jennie-]

Yay, sounds great! :thumb_yello:

Does anybody know his set list? I love his version of Hallelujah and it'd be lovely to hear in his concert. :wub2:

He didn't sing that on this tour as far as I know (he didn't in London anyway) I'll try and find the setlist for you, give me a minute :) (I saved it somewhere....)

[mandilambi]

The setlist at my show was as follows:


1. Release The Stars
2. Going To A Town
3. Sanssouci
4. Rules And Regulations
5. Tulsa
6. Art Teacher
7. Tiergarten
8. Leaving For Paris
9. Between My Legs
~*Intermission*~
10. Harvester Of Hearts
11. Do I Disappoint You?
12. Foggy Day In London (Judy Garland)
13. If Love Were All (Judy Garland)
14. Nobody’s Off the Hook
15. Beautiful Child
16. Not Ready To Love
17. Slideshow
18. Macushlah (Irish Folk Song)
19. 14th Street
Encore
20. I Don’t Know What It Is
21. Pretty Things
22. Complaint De La Butte
23. Get Happy (Judy Garland)
24. Gay Messiah

[Anzuzu]

The setlist at my show was as follows:


1. Release The Stars
2. Going To A Town
3. Sanssouci
4. Rules And Regulations
5. Tulsa
6. Art Teacher
7. Tiergarten
8. Leaving For Paris
9. Between My Legs
~*Intermission*~
10. Harvester Of Hearts
11. Do I Disappoint You?
12. Foggy Day In London (Judy Garland)
13. If Love Were All (Judy Garland)
14. Nobody’s Off the Hook
15. Beautiful Child
16. Not Ready To Love
17. Slideshow
18. Macushlah (Irish Folk Song)
19. 14th Street
Encore
20. I Don’t Know What It Is
21. Pretty Things
22. Complaint De La Butte
23. Get Happy (Judy Garland)
24. Gay Messiah

Thanks a lot mandi! It looks so good (even without my dear Hallelujah). :thumb_yello:

[mandilambi]

Yeah, that was one of the longest concerts I have ever been to. His best performances for me was def Between My Legs, Get Happy, and 14th Street.

Oh, and my boyfriend was very disappointed about there being no Hallelujah, as that was his fave song that Rufus has sung too. :)

[Marianne84]

I decided to go there as well - if Anzuzu and I manage to get tickets. He'll practically be playing next door to me. I wouldn't even need a hotel. :naughty:

[mandilambi]

Lucky you, Marianne84! My boyfriend and I drove 1 1/2 hours to see him and ended up getting home super late, since the setlist was so freaking long. ;)

[-Jennie-]

The setlist at my show was as follows:


1. Release The Stars
2. Going To A Town
3. Sanssouci
4. Rules And Regulations
5. Tulsa
6. Art Teacher
7. Tiergarten
8. Leaving For Paris
9. Between My Legs
~*Intermission*~
10. Harvester Of Hearts
11. Do I Disappoint You?
12. Foggy Day In London (Judy Garland)
13. If Love Were All (Judy Garland)
14. Nobody’s Off the Hook
15. Beautiful Child
16. Not Ready To Love
17. Slideshow
18. Macushlah (Irish Folk Song)
19. 14th Street
Encore
20. I Don’t Know What It Is
21. Pretty Things
22. Complaint De La Butte
23. Get Happy (Judy Garland)
24. Gay Messiah


Ohh ours was slightly different (and better in my opinion :naughty:)

1 Release the Stars
2 Going To a Town
3 Sanssouci
4 Rules and Regulations
5 Tulsa
6 The Art Teacher
7 Tiergarten
8 Leaving for Paris
9 Between My Legs
******
10 Consort
11 Do I Disappoint You
12 A Foggy Day
13 If Love Were All
14 Nobody's Off the Hook
15 Beautiful Child
16 Not Ready to Love
17 Slideshow
18 Macushla
19 14th Street
*******
20 Danny Boy
21 Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk
22 Poses
23 Get Happy
24 Gay Messiah

[Marianne84]

I might end up home late as well. It's almost a one hour bus drive for me. :)

[mandilambi]

Well, either way, you two enjoy yourselves (I know you will!!!)

[Scut Monkey]

Have fun at the show, ladies! Rufus is a star performer, real quality.

The setlist at my show was as follows:


1. Release The Stars
2. Going To A Town
3. Sanssouci
4. Rules And Regulations
5. Tulsa
6. Art Teacher
7. Tiergarten
8. Leaving For Paris
9. Between My Legs
~*Intermission*~
10. Harvester Of Hearts
11. Do I Disappoint You?
12. Foggy Day In London (Judy Garland)
13. If Love Were All (Judy Garland)
14. Nobody’s Off the Hook
15. Beautiful Child
16. Not Ready To Love
17. Slideshow
18. Macushlah (Irish Folk Song)
19. 14th Street
Encore
20. I Don’t Know What It Is
21. Pretty Things
22. Complaint De La Butte
23. Get Happy (Judy Garland)
24. Gay Messiah
Oooh, how was Do I Disappoint You live?

Yeah, that was one of the longest concerts I have ever been to. His best performances for me was def Between My Legs, Get Happy, and 14th Street.

Oh, and my boyfriend was very disappointed about there being no Hallelujah, as that was his fave song that Rufus has sung too. :)
Between My Legs is always great live! Who did the speaking part?

Get Happy is just awesome, I love the dance. AND he looks mighty fine in drag.

Ohh ours was slightly different (and better in my opinion :naughty:)

1 Release the Stars
2 Going To a Town
3 Sanssouci
4 Rules and Regulations
5 Tulsa
6 The Art Teacher
7 Tiergarten
8 Leaving for Paris
9 Between My Legs
******
10 Consort
11 Do I Disappoint You
12 A Foggy Day
13 If Love Were All
14 Nobody's Off the Hook
15 Beautiful Child
16 Not Ready to Love
17 Slideshow
18 Macushla
19 14th Street
*******
20 Danny Boy
21 Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk
22 Poses
23 Get Happy
24 Gay Messiah
Oooh, he did the Art Teacher, Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk, and Poses. They're gorgeous live.

What were your favourite performances from that list?

[mandilambi]

Do I Disappoint You was wonderful live. Definitely another highlight. Also a girl from Kansas City did the speaking part. It gave me chills! I was so glad my boyfriend filmed and that it turned out so well. Also his performance of Get Happy was completely fantastic... it was such a riot. :)

As for the other setlist being better....ahem, well that's certainly down to opinion. :blink:

[Scut Monkey]

Who bought the "Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy!" DVD i.e. his concert at the London Palladium recreating Judy Garland's famous Carnegie Hall performance? Or the CD version i.e. the audio recording of his concert at the very same Carnegie Hall?

I haven't yet. But I was watching some videos this morning from it on YouTube and it's amazing. I want to buy it ASAP.

* Somewhere Over the Rainbow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrnT2VEsuHc (accompanied by his mother, Kate McGarrigle, on piano) :wub2:
* The DVD trailer (i.e. Get Happy, and Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOzZ20q7QC8
* Puttin' On The Ritz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSuUxhRJ44g

There used to be an awesome video from that concert of him performing "San Francisco" (he absolutely rocked the song, made it his own) but the user took it down. I'll see if I can upload it later.


I really want to see him on Feb 2nd at Hamer Hall in Melbourne but I don't have money for tickets right now. I hope they don't sell out soon like the Feb 1st show at Hamer Hall did. :sad:

[mandilambi]

I asked for the dvd/cd for Christmas....I asked for it for my birthday...and still don't have it... lol So I hope to buy it with my next paycheck. I am sure it's great. He does a wicked take on Judy, that is for sure.

I hope you manage to get tickets. I can tell you'd have a blast. :)

[-Jennie-]

Oooh, he did the Art Teacher, Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk, and Poses. They're gorgeous live.

What were your favourite performances from that list?

Well I'm glad he did Poses, he wasn't even supposed to because it wasn't on the setlist or anything so it was a complete surprise. Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk was HILLARIOUS. He messed it up in so many ways and ended up laughing through most of it and making up his own funny little new version as he went along....and then did the whole thing again correctly so we kinda got it twice :thumb_yello:

Tulsa was great live too cus it's one of my favorites. Do I Dissapoint You was incredible because of how big it sounds!! I'vealways loved Beautiful child live an his version of Macushla had people applauding for about 15 minutes after before he could start the next song (and half the people in there in tears).


I wanna go again now. Thanks :sneaky2:

[Scut Monkey]

Wow, Jennie, that sounds amazing. :thumb_yello:


As promised, I uploaded his performance of "San Francisco" to YouTube: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=0UNp8ppYFMI.

It's such a fantastic performance, he gets so involved in his music! I recommend you watch it, as well as Somewhere Over the Rainbow which I linked to in my previous post. He's such a brilliant performer. :wub2:

[mandilambi]

Thanks for the link, Scut Monkey. You were right, those are brilliant performances.

[Scut Monkey]

Thanks for the link, Scut Monkey. You were right, those are brilliant performances.
It was my pleasure. :thumb_yello:

[-Jennie-]

Wow, Jennie, that sounds amazing. :thumb_yello:


As promised, I uploaded his performance of "San Francisco" to YouTube: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=0UNp8ppYFMI.

It's such a fantastic performance, he gets so involved in his music! I recommend you watch it, as well as Somewhere Over the Rainbow which I linked to in my previous post. He's such a brilliant performer. :wub2:

Ooh thanks for that...going straight onto my iPod :naughty:
I've got the DVD of this concert.... I love it!

[Anzuzu]

Wow, Jennie, that sounds amazing. :thumb_yello:


As promised, I uploaded his performance of "San Francisco" to YouTube: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=0UNp8ppYFMI.

It's such a fantastic performance, he gets so involved in his music! I recommend you watch it, as well as Somewhere Over the Rainbow which I linked to in my previous post. He's such a brilliant performer. :wub2:

Thanks! Somewhere Over the Rainbow was AMAZING. :mf_lustslow:

Two days and I'll be fighting for my tics... :naughty:

[Marianne84]

Thanks for the videos! They are amazing. :wub2:

Somehow Rufus reminds me of Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge. :naughty:

[Anzuzu]

Has someone seen Grey Gardens live? It's very beautiful and touching song. I simply love it. :blush-anim-cl:

[Marianne84]

I did it! I bought my very first Rufus cd on eBay! :shocked: It's Want Two and apparently a live dvd is included. I paid only £6.24 with postage charges included, and it's new. Couldn't resist! :naughty:

I think I want them all. :wub2:

[mandilambi]

Good choice, although that's never been my fave. I am sure you'll enjoy it nonetheless! :)

[Scut Monkey]

I've never had one single album of his that is my favourite, I have a bunch of favourite songs from every album + music he's composed for films which I've compiled into a 30-track long "best of" playlist. I can list it if you want. :naughty:

Although, I'll say, I love the direction he took in Release The Stars, which he himself he said is more representative of him as it's the first album of his that he's been the producer.

Want Two is still an excellent choice. :thumb_yello: The stand-out track on it is "This Love Affair" which is absolutely stunning (his voice, the piano, the lyrics... all perfect), it's amazing if you sit down and listen and really let it sink in, I can't listen to it without my heart aching. "The Art Teacher" is also beautiful, the lyrics aren't conventional but it's a lovely piano piece. "Gay Messiah" is pure genius, aside from sounding light and floaty I love the lyrics ("He will then be reborn from 1970's porn..." :naughty:). "The One You Love" is lovely, great vocals and a great acoustic rock-ish sound. "Waiting For A Dream" is nice, very dreamy and ethereal, the message is interesting too.

[Mika4Life13]

I've never had one single album of his that is my favourite, I have a bunch of favourite songs from every album + music he's composed for films which I've compiled into a 30-track long "best of" playlist. I can list it if you want. :naughty:

Although, I'll say, I love the direction he took in Release The Stars, which he himself he said is more representative of him as it's the first album of his that he's been the producer.

Want Two is still an excellent choice. :thumb_yello: The stand-out track on it is "This Love Affair" which is absolutely stunning (his voice, the piano, the lyrics... all perfect), it's amazing if you sit down and listen and really let it sink in, I can't listen to it without my heart aching. "The Art Teacher" is also beautiful, the lyrics aren't conventional but it's a lovely piano piece. "Gay Messiah" is pure genius, aside from sounding light and dreamy I love the lyrics ("He will then be reborn from 1970's porn..." :naughty:). "The One You Love" is lovely, great vocals and a great acoustic rock-ish sound. "Waiting For A Dream" is nice, very dreamy and ethereal, the message is interesting too.
*thread stalks scutzee*

[Marianne84]

Scut Monkey, it would be nice if you listed your favorite songs. :) And if anyone else wants to list too, please do so. :wink2:

I have heard more songs from Release The Stars than from the other albums. I'm going to buy it tomorrow when I hopefully find it in a local music store. I should, because it's new. I think I'll have to buy the others on eBay.

[Anzuzu]

I got the tics to his gig in Helsinki on April! :woot_jump:

I went straight to the ticket service on this morning and got great places near the stage. :punk: It's gonna be a blast!

[-Jennie-]

Scut Monkey, it would be nice if you listed your favorite songs. :) And if anyone else wants to list too, please do so. :wink2:

I have heard more songs from Release The Stars than from the other albums. I'm going to buy it tomorrow when I hopefully find it in a local music store. I should, because it's new. I think I'll have to buy the others on eBay.

Well...If I start listing my favoirites I'll probably end up listing almost oll of them...and still missing out some of my favorites but I'll have a go

(Off the top of my head....so it might be edited quite a few times haha)

Go or Go Ahead
Beautiful Child
Matinee Idol
14th Street
Do I Disappoint You
April Fools
Between My Legs
I Don't Know What It Is
This Love Affair
Poses
Going To A Town
Tulsa
Beauty Mark
Pretty Things
Dinner At Eight
The Maker Makes
The Origin Of Love
California
Movies Of Myself
The Art Teacher
Angus Dei
Little Sister
Gay Messiah
Danny Boy
Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk

I'm sure I've missed out some really obvious favourites but it's hard!!

[Marianne84]

Thanks for the list Jennie. :)

By the way, does 'special solo show' mean that Rufus plays alone only with his piano on stage? 'Cause his show in Helsinki will be like that, and Anzuzu and I got good places. :naughty:

[Marianne84]

Hmph! I didn't find Release The Stars today. :sneaky2:

So eBay is my friend. Luckily I've found a person who sells all Rufus' albums as new. :naughty:

I just can't stand the wait! :thumbdown:

[mandilambi]

My top ten fave Rufus songs (no order):

1. Tulsa (written about Mr. Brandon Flowers <3)
2. 14th Street
3. Between My Legs
4. Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk
5. April Fools
6. Going to a Town
7. Danny Boy
8. Little Sister
9. The Art Teacher
10. Matinee Idol

Oh, and Marianne, I assume his back-up musicians will be with him. They were when I saw him anyway. :)

[Marianne84]

Did Do I Dissappoint You sound big? It's one of my favorites and I hope he'll sing it! :)

[mandilambi]

Do I Disappoint You was fantastic live! It sounded almost better than the studio version.

[dcdeb]

Hey fellow Rufus fans, wonder if you've seen this:

http://www.hm.com/us/#faa

You'll see Rufus's photo here -- click on his image and see him
talk for a few minutes about the t-shirt he designed for Fashion
Against Aids. :thumb_yello:

dcdeb

[Marianne84]

I removed ALL the videos from my MySpace page, because usually everyone have their pages full of videos. I wanted my page to stand out and look like MY PAGE and not a video channel, you know. :naughty: But then I bumped into a video of Fufus as a wizard. :stretcher: I HAD to put that on my page, because it sort of fits my background theme. :naughty: I'm so weak! :blush-anim-cl: :lmao:

I can't wait to get the DVD. :wub2:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=riJJbPdCxBY

[Suzy]

Hey fellow Rufus fans, wonder if you've seen this:

http://www.hm.com/us/#faa

You'll see Rufus's photo here -- click on his image and see him
talk for a few minutes about the t-shirt he designed for Fashion
Against Aids. :thumb_yello:

dcdeb

Oh, thanks deb! :thumb_yello:

[Marianne84]

I've had the Moulan Rouge (sp?) sound track for the longest time and the song in french is my fav. song. I only just found 2 days ago that it was him!!! I absolutely love that song, it's so relaxing and his voice is great!

My sister kindly let me borrow her Moulin Rouge soundtracks (there are two) and put the songs into my MP3 player. I like Ewan McGregor's singing as well, so I didn't do it just because of Rufus. :naughty: :wub2: Would someone tell me what the French song is about? I don't know French that well. :blush-anim-cl:

[mandilambi]

I removed ALL the videos from my MySpace page, because usually everyone have their pages full of videos. I wanted my page to stand out and look like MY PAGE and not a video channel, you know. :naughty: But then I bumped into a video of Fufus as a wizard. :stretcher: I HAD to put that on my page, because it sort of fits my background theme. :naughty: I'm so weak! :blush-anim-cl: :lmao:

I can't wait to get the DVD. :wub2:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=riJJbPdCxBY

Love it. My favorite music video of Rufus' is April Fools. G. Stefani's cameo is an extra plus for me. :wink2:

[Marianne84]

How many music videos does he have? I'm not sure if I've seen them all, although I almost live in YouTube. :)

[Marianne84]

I'm just listening to Want Two. God Rufus' voice is beautiful! :harp:

[mandilambi]

I agree...I love his voice on Little Sister and the Art Teacher. :)

[Anzuzu]

I agree...I love his voice on Little Sister and the Art Teacher. :)

Yeah! Art Teacher is sooooooo beautiful. :wub2:

One of my all time favourite is Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk. And Grey Gardens is fantastic when he plays it live.

Does Going to a Town sound great live? It's my favourite from the new album. :thumb_yello:

[mandilambi]

Going to a Town was def in my top five fave performances. I just love that song. He sang it with such feeling. :)

[GhostsInTheRadio]

I'm just sort of starting to get into Rufus Wainwright.

I've heard his songs before, and I really liked them, but lately I'm starting to listen to his songs more and more.:blink:

[mandilambi]

Ooh, awesome, Sarie. He's so fabulous. :)

[Marianne84]

I got the rest of Rufus' albums today. I think I'll start with Release The Stars. :cheerful_h4h:

[Marianne84]

Yesterday I listened to Rufus' albums for more than six hours. :shocked: Is that a new world record? :naughty: I did have little breaks though.

[-Jennie-]

Yesterday I listened to Rufus' albums for more than six hours. :shocked: Is that a new world record? :naughty: I did have little breaks though.

I think I've probably done that before haha :naughty:

[Akasha297]

I love Rufus! I have had the pleasure of seeing him live a couple of times (the last time in Montreal in the first row:mf_lustslow: ). I just adore his voice and songs... He is incredibly talented.

[-Jennie-]

Hey fellow Rufus fans, wonder if you've seen this:

http://www.hm.com/us/#faa

You'll see Rufus's photo here -- click on his image and see him
talk for a few minutes about the t-shirt he designed for Fashion
Against Aids. :thumb_yello:

dcdeb


Bought it :thumb_yello:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/jen2004/IMG_2730.jpg

[backflip_76]

I love Rufus' cover of Across the Universe. Anyone heard it?

[mandilambi]

Yup. It's really good. :)

[Hannah]

I bought "Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall" today.

I'm such a gay man. :naughty:

[Anzuzu]

I love Rufus' cover of Across the Universe. Anyone heard it?

Yep, it's so great! :wub2: I think John Lennon would have been very proud of that version of his.

[backflip_76]

Yep, it's so great! :wub2: I think John Lennon would have been very proud of that version of his.
Oh definitely. I like to think that, too. :)

[mandilambi]

Just wanted to share this video that I came across. It's from the concert that I attended....really great close-ups of Rufus during Between My Legs. The woman, Nina, did such a fantastic job. This performance always give me chills when I watch it... :)

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=X37Ss0-wSlo

[Becks]

Hey can anyone help me out here?

I am looking for a song by Rufus but can't remember the name but I remember the video :wink2:

In the video he is walking around with Geisha-like women.....okay so maybe that isn't enough to go on but if anyone can help me, that would be great!!!

It is older....like at least 5 or 6 years old.....

[mandilambi]

April Fools is the video. Gwen Stefani makes a brief cameo... :)

[Becks]

April Fools is the video. Gwen Stefani makes a brief cameo... :)

Thank you sooooo much!!!! :thumb_yello:

[mandilambi]

You're welcome! That's one of my fave videos.... :)

[Hannah]

You're welcome! That's one of my fave videos.... :)

Mine too. Isn't the Geisha his sister?

[mandilambi]

Just another example of Sophie Muller's music video genius... :D And yes, I believe Martha was!

[Anzuzu]

I'll see Rufus on April 1st in Helsinki. Only couple of weeks to go! :punk: I hope he plays 14th Street, Art Teacher, Grey Gardens, Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk and/or Dinner at Eight. My favourites! :wub2:

[Scut Monkey]

Just wanted to share this video that I came across. It's from the concert that I attended....really great close-ups of Rufus during Between My Legs. The woman, Nina, did such a fantastic job. This performance always give me chills when I watch it...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=X37Ss0-wSlo
Aw, I love Between My Legs, especially when live, it's so dramatic and old school diva-ish. :bleh:

April Fools is the video. Gwen Stefani makes a brief cameo... :)

Just another example of Sophie Muller's music video genius... :D And yes, I believe Martha was!
I love that video! Rufus with all of the tragic leading women of Opera (ft. Gwen Stefani). It was a cool concept. :thumb_yello:

I'll see Rufus on April 1st in Helsinki. Only couple of weeks to go! :punk: I hope he plays 14th Street, Art Teacher, Grey Gardens, Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk and/or Dinner at Eight. My favourites! :wub2:
Yay, have fun. :yay:

[*daring*to*be*different*]

I like Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk, as it was the first song i've heard by him..
I'm a fan!!

[Marianne84]

I hope he will play 11:11, Movies of Myself, This Love Affair, Go Or Go Ahead, Beautiful Child, Do I Disappoint You, Sanssouci, Evil Angel, Tiergarten, 14th Street, Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk, April Fools, Oh What A World and especially... Waiting For A Dream! Just to name a few of my favorites. :fisch: And as a bonus Another Believer. :naughty:

[Scut Monkey]

I hope he will play 11:11, Movies of Myself, This Love Affair, Go Or Go Ahead, Beautiful Child, Do I Disappoint You, Sanssouci, Evil Angel, Tiergarten, 14th Street, Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk, April Fools, Oh What A World and especially... Waiting For A Dream! Just to name a few of my favorites. :fisch: And as a bonus Another Believer. :naughty:
That's only "a few" of your favourites? :naughty:

[Marianne84]

Of course! Do you want the full list? :das:

[Scut Monkey]

Of course! Do you want the full list? :das:
Will it fit in the 1000 character post limit? :naughty:

[Marianne84]

We have a limit like that?! :jawdrop: :mfr_omg:


Nope, I'm sorry. :boxed: :lmao:

[Anzuzu]

I hope he will play 11:11, Movies of Myself, This Love Affair, Go Or Go Ahead, Beautiful Child, Do I Disappoint You, Sanssouci, Evil Angel, Tiergarten, 14th Street, Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk, April Fools, Oh What A World and especially... Waiting For A Dream! Just to name a few of my favorites. :fisch: And as a bonus Another Believer. :naughty:

My favourites too! I think Rufus has to play at least three hours in Finland. We just can't get enough. :naughty:

[Marianne84]

Three hours is the absolute minimum. I think that whatever he decides to play... Well, we're gonna like it a lot! :wink2: :glasses3:

[Anzuzu]

Three hours is the absolute minimum. I think that whatever he decides to play... Well, we're gonna like it a lot! :wink2: :glasses3:

Sure! :punk:

Is there anybody else who is a member of his fan forum? I joined it today and started immediately promote Mika. :naughty:

[Marianne84]

I joined too and noticed that some people hate Mika there. :thumbdown: That makes me even more eager to talk about Mika there - just like I talk about Rufus and Palladium on here! :naughty:

[-Jennie-]

http://www.artistticket.com/rufuswainwright2

Yay

I need to get tickets...even though all the really good ones have gone... meh.
I think my boss wants to go with me haha

[mel_tinydancer]

*bump*

i love this man.


i just watched the rufus does judy dvd for the 29384th time and it still amazes me as much as the first.

:blush-anim-cl:

[Marianne84]

TOMORROW! Tomorrow Anzuzu and I will see Rufus! :wub2: :punk: :yikes: :woot_jump:

[Anzuzu]

TOMORROW! Tomorrow Anzuzu and I will see Rufus! :wub2: :punk: :yikes: :woot_jump:

:woot_jump: :woot_jump: :woot_jump:

[-Jennie-]

...I wonder if he'll sing April Fools. :naughty:

Have fun :thumb_yello: Wish I was going again :(

[*carrie*]

TOMORROW! Tomorrow Anzuzu and I will see Rufus! :wub2: :punk: :yikes: :woot_jump:

:shocked: Lucky! I want to see him so bad! I wasn't allowed to last time he came to Atlanta

[Marianne84]

...I wonder if he'll sing April Fools. :naughty:

Have fun :thumb_yello: Wish I was going again :(

Thanks, we will. That's what I've been wondering too. If he takes requests I'm going to ask for that. :naughty:

By the way, I hope I'll meet him after the concert AND that he has a good sense of humor. :blink: :roftl: I have a little surprise... :fisch:

[mandilambi]

TOMORROW! Tomorrow Anzuzu and I will see Rufus! :wub2: :punk: :yikes: :woot_jump:

Have fun! (I know you will!)

[Anzuzu]

Only three hours to go before the concert starts... :groupwave:

Rufus said in today's newspaper that he's going to sing lots of songs from every album of his and also some soundtrack songs. YAY! We're gonna have a blaaaaaaaaast! :wub2:

[Marianne84]

Rufus was amazing last night. It was just him with the piano and the guitar on stage! :wub2: He talked a lot! He indeed sang songs from every album and one new one that I don't know... and April Fools of course! :naughty: And we met him after the show!!! I introduced myself, shook hands with him and gave him a silly drawing of him as a hobbit and he liked it, a-ha-ha! :lmao: I must admit that I was slightly worried about giving it to him, 'cause I had no idea what he thinks of gifts from the fans, but I'm glad I was brave enough to take my chances and his sense of humor appeared to be good enough. :naughty:

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/moccasiini/rufus.jpg

[Scut Monkey]

Is there anybody else who is a member of his fan forum? I joined it today and started immediately promote Mika.

I joined too and noticed that some people hate Mika there. That makes me even more eager to talk about Mika there - just like I talk about Rufus and Palladium on here!
Which forum? His official one or the unofficial fan forum? I'm a member of the former. :thumb_yello:


Rufus was amazing last night. It was just him with the piano and the guitar on stage! :wub2: He talked a lot! He indeed sang songs from every album and one new one that I don't know... and April Fools of course! And we met him after the show!!! I introduced myself, shook hands with him and gave him a silly drawing of him as a hobbit and he liked it, a-ha-ha! I must admit that I was slightly worried about giving it to him, 'cause I had no idea what he thinks of gifts from the fans, but I'm glad I was brave enough to take my chances and his sense of humor appeared to be good enough. :naughty:

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/moccasiini/rufus.jpg
Details please, we want detaaaaails.

:woot_jump:



P.S. I love your drawing. Lederhosen. :wub2: (Of course he liked a drawing of himself as a present, he's a bit vain. :naughty:)

[mandilambi]

Cool picture! I'm sure he loved it. :)

[mariposa]

Rufus was amazing last night. It was just him with the piano and the guitar on stage! :wub2: He talked a lot! He indeed sang songs from every album and one new one that I don't know... and April Fools of course! :naughty: And we met him after the show!!! I introduced myself, shook hands with him and gave him a silly drawing of him as a hobbit and he liked it, a-ha-ha! I must admit that I was slightly worried about giving it to him, 'cause I had no idea what he thinks of gifts from the fans, but I'm glad I was brave enough to take my chances and his sense of humor appeared to be good enough. :naughty:

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/moccasiini/rufus.jpg

How come could he NOT have liked your drawing? :wink2:
It's nice as always! :thumb_yello:



[COLOR=DarkGreen]Details please, we want detaaaaails.



[COLOR="royalblue"]I second that...:mf_rosetinted:

[Marianne84]

I'm still on cloud nine. :harp:

Like a said he performed on his own for the whole time, starting from Grey Gardens and ending with Foolish Love. It lasted for about an hour and a half. He talked a lot between the songs and made jokes. He told us how he once almost performed in Finland. Apparently he was supposed to open for Sting and didn't get to do it because Sting got ill. So he went to stare at fat swans instead. :naughty: I think that was an April Fools Day's joke or he messed up with countries as I've heard that he really opened for Sting here four years ago.

He asked us how to say 'thank you' in Finnish. He kept saying 'kilos' although it's 'kiitos'! He wanted us to sing the ending of Sanssouci, and I filmed that! :lmfao: He told the story behind Gay Messiah which I also filmed right after Sanssouci. Oh and he sang This Love Affair... SO beautiful. He kept talking about Sibelius because he's a big fan and told us TLA is such a Sibelius rip off (joke of course). "I'm glad he's not here!" And he mentioned something about having listened to symphonies on acid: "And that's why I'm wearing this shirt." And told his pants were orange although they clearly were red. He pretended he didn't remember the lyrics for Want and said "let's sing a funny song about death" when he was starting Matinee Idol. Stuff like that. He sang 11:11 which he hadn't sung for two years and I was in heaven again. :shocked: I think I was there through the concert. He sang a new song but I don't know what it's called. That was the first show of the new tour so he was apparently allowed to make many mistakes. :naughty: But he did brilliant anyway! The audience were really great, we clapped standing and once a security guy/woman yelled us "sit down".

After the show we went outside and Anzuzu wanted to get a taxi, but didn't get it instantly. Good for us, because she soon noticed the red pants so we were the first to meet him! He had his pen ready and asked people what they wanted him to sign. He was so nice. We took pics with him and of him and swapped cameras constantly. Rufus was amused by the fact that I had made him look like a hobbit and thanked me twice. He also asked if the drawing was for him to keep when I had already given it to him. So thoughtful of him! No-one can ever thank me as much as Rufio Sandilands though. (Palladium's keyboardist.) His record is hard to break, hahahaa! When Rufus left we played the Queen of England and waved to him like we did to Mika at Hammersmith!

Oh, and I was going to put my MySpace url behind the drawing so he could look for more if he wanted... But I forgot. Well, I guess that would have been too extreme anyway. :naughty:


To Scut Monkey: we're on his official forum. Can you give the link to the unofficial please? It might be even better, like this is better than Mika's official forum, hehe!

[mariposa]

I'm still on cloud nine. :harp:

Like a said he performed on his own for the whole time, starting from Grey Gardens and ending with Foolish Love. It lasted for about an hour and a half. He talked a lot between the songs and made jokes. He told us how he once almost performed in Finland. Apparently he was supposed to open for Sting and didn't get to do it because Sting got ill. So he went to stare at fat swans instead. :naughty: I think that was an April Fools Day's joke or he messed up with countries as I've heard that he really opened for Sting here four years ago.

He asked us how to say 'thank you' in Finnish. He kept saying 'kilos' although it's 'kiitos'! He wanted us to sing the ending of Sanssouci, and I filmed that! :lmfao: He told the story behind Gay Messiah which I also filmed right after Sanssouci. Oh and he sang This Love Affair... SO beautiful. He kept talking about Sibelius because he's a big fan and told us TLA is such a Sibelius rip off (joke of course). "I'm glad he's not here!" And he mentioned something about having listened to symphonies on acid: "And that's why I'm wearing this shirt." And told his pants were orange although they clearly were red. He pretended he didn't remember the lyrics for Want and said "let's sing a funny song about death" when he was starting Matinee Idol. Stuff like that. He sang 11:11 which he hadn't sung for two years and I was in heaven again. :shocked: I think I was there through the concert. He sang a new song but I don't know what it's called. That was the first show of the new tour so he was apparently allowed to make many mistakes. But he did brilliant anyway! The audience were really great, we clapped standing and once a security guy/woman yelled us "sit down".

After the show we went outside and Anzuzu wanted to get a taxi, but didn't get it instantly. Good for us, because she soon noticed the red pants so we were the first to meet him! He had his pen ready and asked people what they wanted him to sign. He was so nice. We took pics with him and of him and swapped cameras constantly. Rufus was amused by the fact that I had made him look like a hobbit and thanked me twice. He also asked if the drawing was for him to keep when I had already given it to him. So thoughtful of him! No-one can ever thank me as much as Rufio Sandilands though. (Palladium's keyboardist.) His record is hard to break, hahahaa! When Rufus left we played the Queen of England and waved to him like we did to Mika at Hammersmith!

Oh, and I was going to put my MySpace url behind the drawing so he could look for more if he wanted... But I forgot. Well, I guess that would have been too extreme anyway. :naughty:


To Scut Monkey: we're on his official forum. Can you give the link to the unofficial please? It might be even better, like this is better than Mika's official forum, hehe!


KILOS, Marianne :naughty:

Lovely report of a lovely night it seems! :thumb_yello:

[Marianne84]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/moccasiini/rufusinhelsinki.jpg


Just a second before he left.... :wub2: :wub2: :wub2: :wub2: :wub2: :blush-anim-cl:

[Marianne84]

Does anyone know a good FREE programme that I could download and use to edit videos? I need to resize them and cut a little. I have Sanssouci, Gay Messiah an 11:11 which I want to show to you! The sound is good! :punk:

[HelloPhilippa]

:wub2: I only heard about him this week....

i tihnk ive got the right man anyway

i like the song cigarettes and choclate milk

its lovely

[mandilambi]

Yep...that is indeed Rufus' song... :)

[Anzuzu]

I just wrote a MySpace blog (with some pictures) about Rufus' fabulous gig in Helsinki. Feel free to take a look. :thumb_yello:

[sienna]

I just wrote a MySpace blog (with some pictures) about Rufus' fabulous gig in Helsinki. Feel free to take a look. :thumb_yello:

The embarrassing true is that the whole myspace thing is a bit of a mystery to me!:blush-anim-cl:

So please, is there a link?:wink2:

[mel_tinydancer]

is there any word on when his next us tour will be?

[Erins Interpretation]

is there any word on when his next us tour will be?

I'd love to know that too

[iadoremika]

Rufus Wainwright is so awesome, isn't he?

I keep listening to "Instant Pleasure" and love the first line...

"I don't want somebody to love me. Just give me (chicken) whenever I want it..."

[REBEKA]

Hello Rufusians! I`m in mood for some beauty today.. Can I share it with you?

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/06/04/arts/music/03rufus-span.jpg

http://www1.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Premiere+Quiet+Chaos+2008+Tribeca+Film+Festival+BA Y60Mjcqc9l.jpg

[sienna]

Hello Rufusians! I`m in mood for some beauty today.. Can I share it with you?

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/06/04/arts/music/03rufus-span.jpg




This picture is really beautiful, thank you!:wub2:

[mandilambi]

I want his scarf. :)

[REBEKA]

This picture is really beautiful, thank you!:wub2:

I want his scarf. :)

I`m in the Rufusian mood these days.. I have the album "Release the Stars" on reapeat..

"I'm gonna make it up for all of the Sunday Times
I'm gonna make it up for all of the nursery rhymes
They never really seem to want to tell the truth"

"Tell me do you really think you go to hell for having loved?"

Aaaah!

[mandilambi]

That's one of my fave Rufus songs, REBEKA. His voice on that song is simply gorgeous.

[REBEKA]

I need some more, bear with me please..

http://tods2tods.canalblog.com/images/Rufus_Wainwright_1.sized1.jpg
http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/img/8/9/8/3/14473898-14473904-slarge.jpg
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2008/01/25/rufus_wainwright300_080124040625826_wideweb__300x3 31.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1182/532848075_3e5ab22419.jpg

[Marianne84]

Haha, that last pic! :lmao:


His voice is gorgeous on every song! :glasses3:

I still can't believe I met that guy! :wub2: :punk:

[REBEKA]

That's one of my fave Rufus songs, REBEKA. His voice on that song is simply gorgeous.

Ahoy Mandilambi! Right, it`s a superb song, also its video is extraordinary though a bit morbid (making me like it even more).
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dUIsQo4K70Y
Have you ever seen Rufus perform live? Me not. I hate crowds (social phobia) so I usually don`t attend big concerts, Mika is an exception. But Rufus probably performs only in small venues, I don`t know but his music is like chamber music so I cannot imagine it in a huge stadion. Mika is more universal in this I think, probably he`ll be cool also in a huge stadion (though I`m not going to Paris, I`m doing Amsterdam in July, it is open-space so I should cope with the crowd better I hope, or someone from MFC will have to hold my hand :cool:).
Also I usually listen to Rufus in the evening, in melancholic moods.. But to Mika I can listen any time, he`s great even in the morning. I can listen to Mika when I`m happy or sad, it plays some of my strings anyway somehow. When I`m happy -> I`m happier, when I`m sad -> I bear the sadness better.

Mika had a similiar eye:
http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/m/glaad_media_awards_post_270408/rufus_wainwright_5125975.jpg

[REBEKA]

Haha, that last pic! :lmao:


His voice is gorgeous on every song! :glasses3:

I still can't believe I met that guy! :wub2: :punk:

Hello Marianne! Yeah, you are a lucky girl!
He has good legs, right? :wink2:

http://www.killuglyradio.com/hot-poop/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/rufus-legs.jpg

[sienna]

Ahoy Mandilambi! Right, it`s a superb song, also its video is extraordinary though a bit morbid (making me like it even more).
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dUIsQo4K70Y
Have you ever seen Rufus perform live? Me not. I hate crowds (social phobia) so I usually don`t attend big concerts, Mika is an exception. But Rufus probably performs only in small venues, I don`t know but his music is like chamber music so I cannot imagine it in a huge stadion. Mika is more universal in this I think, probably he`ll be cool also in a huge stadion (though I`m not going to Paris, I`m doing Amsterdam in July, it is open-space so I should cope with the crowd better I hope, or someone from MFC will have to hold my hand :cool:).
Also I usually listen to Rufus in the evening, in melancholic moods.. But to Mika I can listen any time, he`s great even in the morning. I can listen to Mika when I`m happy or sad, it plays some of my strings anyway somehow. When I`m happy -> I`m happier, when I`m sad -> I bear the sadness better.

Mika had a similiar eye:
http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/m/glaad_media_awards_post_270408/rufus_wainwright_5125975.jpg

I'll be there for you, as always!:huglove:

Have you seen that great show he made with the Judy Garland theme?:wink2:

[REBEKA]

I'll be there for you, as always!:huglove:

Have you seen that great show he made with the Judy Garland theme?:wink2:

Thank you, dear Sienna :wub2: I will hold on to you then (as before).

No, not yet, but I will search it on Youtube (if you hava a good link, please post it here).

[sienna]

Thank you, dear Sienna :wub2: I will hold on to you then (as before).

No, not yet, but I will search it on Youtube (if you hava a good link, please post it here).

I didn't find so much, from here you can download the soundtrack:

http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3922881/Rufus_Wainwright_Does_Judy_Garland_At_Carnegie_Hal l_256kbs



This is just short clips from You Tube:






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDjpJUj6Sio&feature=related



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSuUxhRJ44g&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrnT2VEsuHc&feature=related


In the last one his mum is playing the piano!:wub2:

[iadoremika]

Haha, that last pic! :lmao:


His voice is gorgeous on every song! :glasses3:

I still can't believe I met that guy! :wub2: :punk:
That is so very true!!!

You met him?!? You are so incredibly lucky!!! What was he like?!?

[mandilambi]

Ahoy Mandilambi! Right, it`s a superb song, also its video is extraordinary though a bit morbid (making me like it even more).
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dUIsQo4K70Y
Have you ever seen Rufus perform live? Me not. I hate crowds (social phobia) so I usually don`t attend big concerts, Mika is an exception. But Rufus probably performs only in small venues, I don`t know but his music is like chamber music so I cannot imagine it in a huge stadion. Mika is more universal in this I think, probably he`ll be cool also in a huge stadion (though I`m not going to Paris, I`m doing Amsterdam in July, it is open-space so I should cope with the crowd better I hope, or someone from MFC will have to hold my hand :cool:).
Also I usually listen to Rufus in the evening, in melancholic moods.. But to Mika I can listen any time, he`s great even in the morning. I can listen to Mika when I`m happy or sad, it plays some of my strings anyway somehow. When I`m happy -> I`m happier, when I`m sad -> I bear the sadness better.

Mika had a similiar eye:
http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/m/glaad_media_awards_post_270408/rufus_wainwright_5125975.jpg


I have seen Rufus live and I would recommend you seeing him. When I saw him, the crowd was quite laid back and I think he does more "formal" shows than anything else. Certainly no crowd surfing and the like. lol :)

I think it would be worth it for you to check out his live act if he comes around where you live!

[Marianne84]

That is so very true!!!

You met him?!? You are so incredibly lucky!!! What was he like?!?

He was very lovely and wanted to take pics with me and Anzuzu. My report is somewhere in this thread. :wink2: I gave him a cartoon of himself as a hobbit and he loved it! :naughty: (Look at my signature pic.)

No crowd surfing indeed. We had sitting places, but we didn't sit the whole time although we were told to do so by the security. :naughty:

[Anzuzu]

Haha, that last pic! :lmao:


His voice is gorgeous on every song! :glasses3:

I still can't believe I met that guy! :wub2: :punk:

Think about Kulttuuritalo and those legs... :roftl: Well, I'm happy we got at least the red pants. :naughty:

[Marianne84]

And the yellow shirt! :naughty: I was expecting to see him dressed as a wizard though. :kaf: I guess that wouldn't have been appropriate at the House of Culture. :blush-anim-cl: :naughty:

[Anzuzu]

And the yellow shirt! :naughty: I was expecting to see him dressed as a wizard though. :kaf: I guess that wouldn't have been appropriate at the House of Culture. :blush-anim-cl: :naughty:

And I expected big green silk shirt! :lmfao: We obviously don't get what we expect, don't we? :naughty:

[Marianne84]

And we got what we didn't expect when we met him! :)

[Anzuzu]

Yeah, it's not that usual to hear your idol saying you can take pictures with him... :naughty:

[REBEKA]

I didn't find so much, from here you can download the soundtrack:

http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3922881/Rufus_Wainwright_Does_Judy_Garland_At_Carnegie_Hal l_256kbs

This is just short clips from You Tube:

In the last one his mum is playing the piano!:wub2:

Thanks, Sienna!

I have seen Rufus live and I would recommend you seeing him. When I saw him, the crowd was quite laid back and I think he does more "formal" shows than anything else. Certainly no crowd surfing and the like. lol :)

I think it would be worth it for you to check out his live act if he comes around where you live!

..which I doubt. I live in Slovakia and he is not very known here, I searched all over the capital city and they don`t sell his music in music shops, I had to order it on the net.
But I`d love to see him perform once..

[iadoremika]

He was very lovely and wanted to take pics with me and Anzuzu. My report is somewhere in this thread. :wink2: I gave him a cartoon of himself as a hobbit and he loved it! :naughty: (Look at my signature pic.)
Oh my goodness...sounds like such a nice man.:wink2:

[REBEKA]

Think about Kulttuuritalo and those legs... :roftl: Well, I'm happy we got at least the red pants. :naughty:

Hehe, I love red pants, on anyone :mf_lustslow:
BTW, do you know that "rufus" means "red" in Latin?

[REBEKA]

he is an amazing writer, and performer. and you know what...i dont care if he's gay, if i had the chance...i'd marry him.

I`m reading through the thread and this just made me laugh (-:

[suzie]

I haven't been following this thread, so I don't know if this has been posted...
If you want to have some fun , watch this:wink2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ojOiWq4wWc&feature=related
:roftl:

[sienna]

I haven't been following this thread, so I don't know if this has been posted...
If you want to have some fun , watch this:wink2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ojOiWq4wWc&feature=related
:roftl:

Cute!:wink2:

And singing in French:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-YTGIh6IK0&amp;feature=related

[suzie]

Cute!:wink2:

And singing in French:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-YTGIh6IK0&amp;feature=related

:mf_lustslow:

I have always liked the music I heard from him so far (though he is basically unknown in my country) but now I think I am about to become a fan!
I'll go and search for more... :blush-anim-cl: